It was Connellsville's sixth shutout in 10 regular season games. The first goal for us is to bring the numbers up, which builds competition, and competition produces wins.. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. 'And even though they are a lot bigger, I think we could have handled the kids today.' (724) 628-1350, The official website of After the war had ended, many players went on to raise families and begin their life's work. Mount Pleasant 14, Knoch 12: At Valley High School, the game came down to one play, and the Vikings' defense rose to the occasion. The 1991 Connellsville team will be honored in a special ceremony prior to kickoff. After a scoreless first half, the Vikings finally took the lead when John Jaworski nailed a 21-yard field goal in the third quarter. 'Really, it was just a lot of good times and celebrating together,' said Wormack, who works as a technician at Sony. We were united, and we were really good friends, and I think that was a big part of it.' Wagner, Lauren
Lebanon, South Park football coach Marty Rieck resigns after 8 seasons, 22 WPIAL football players picked for Big School East-West all-star game. September 23rd, 2020 Each coach will specialize in a certain aspect of the game. Just like there was a closeness among teammates and coaches, there was also that special relationship between the team and the town. The Vikings blended hard work, inspiration, dedication and togetherness in order to achieve a perfect 13-0 record and the school's second WPIAL Class AAA championship. They all have speed and good hands.. Connellsville Area High School The Falcons grabbed the lead in the second quarter when Robbie Butts snagged a 42-yard touchdown pass from Baer. Connellsville HS: 33: Stapf, Sydney: Infield/Outfield: Fr. London, Jaidyn
Taylaun has emerged as a leader and he is helping our younger guys, Lembo said. The Vikings built up a 21-0 halfway through the second quarter. Mount Pleasant 48, Yough 6: The Vikings' fifth win of the season was a thoroughly dominating effort over the Cougars. 2 0 obj
I didnt know what we would be getting into, but the kids have committed themselves, Lembo said. The defense was the story as Connellsville held the visitors to just 32 yards. 'In the locker room after we lost to Butler in the semifinals, we went around the room, and to a man, everyone said this wouldn't happen again.' Levitt, Celia
Here is a look back at the how the Cokers did from week to week. 2 Taylaun Barrett 12 6'0" 146 WR/DB 44 Jayden Shaffer 9 5'4" 105 WR/DB 3 Gabriel Ruggieri 12 5'6" 145 WR/DB 45 Skylar Parrill 9 5'7" 128 RB/LB 4 Jayden McBride 11 6'0" 148 WR/DB 48 Alden Voss 12 5'9" 148 RB/LB . Baseball Softball Tennis Track. The Connellsville Youth Football League is an organization of local football enthusiasts striving to provide an environment for young football players to build a strong fundamental football foundation by incorporatingstrong work ethic skills, character building and respect for the game. Cooper got things going when he hauled in a 20-yard touchdown pass from Baer. October 1, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For
Season. Jr. Finance Connellsville, Pa. Connellsville. 'We had to play both ways back then,' Schroyer commented. Our whole backfield was in the service.' VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Rodney Gallagher 3rd of Laurel Highlands, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Maddie Webber of South Fayette, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Penn Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Woodland Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Burgettstown, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Longtime Beaver football coach, WPIAL Hall of Famer Pat Tarquinio dies, Pine-Richland notebook: Heckert, Kerns picked for Big 33, Football coach Mike Collodi leaves Elizabeth Forward for Mt. Junior Finance Connellsville, Pa. Connellsville. This is a look back at the wonderful accomplishments of these teams from 60, 15 and 10 years ago. Connellsville will be classified under the ClassAAA - Eastern Conferenceof the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League. Immediately (after we were hired), we had 10-20 kids working out. 'There was a lot of great work and dedication, and we had the support of the community,' Elder said. Mike Kuhns (linebackers/offensive line), Joe Bonadio (quarterback/defensive backs), Howie Metzger (wide receivers/defensive backs), Zach Cooper (running backs/linebackers), Todd Barrett (offensive line/defensive line), Ron Marciante (tight ends/defensive ends) and Bronson Mickens (running backs/defensive backs) are also on board with helping to turn the Connellsville program around. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The Falcons finished the season with an impressive 13-1 record and earned the school its first and only WPIAL championship. Although the tie did prevent the team from making the playoffs, it did not take away from the fact that the Cokers of 1941 never suffered a defeat. endobj
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'There were a lot of different personalities and a lot of great athletes, and everyone was crazy for us.' regular season opponent time/result W-L (League) game type; regular season result; Aug. 26, 2022: Aug . WPIAL Playoffs - Connellsville 27, Penn Hills 14: The Falcons, in front of their hometown fans, jumped on the Indians 21-0 in the first half, then cruised to a win in their first playoff game. September 24, 2022, Hide/Show Additional Information For
NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. And as the season went along, they believed and gained more and more confidence.' In this game, Schroyer scored on a 42-year run and Hart plunged into the end zone to cap an 81-yard drive. Norwin's longest play of the game was a 20-yard run, and the Knights never really threatened to score. WELCOME TO THE CONNELLSVILLE YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE AGE AND DIVISION BREAKDOWN, WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA YOUTH FOOTBALL LEAGUE WEBSITE, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Name Grade Ht. L?B_^n/pl:vcyb]]IeOB/9Eqk\r}nK=o(oU~#2_#_1'}45QR_e:mqlMQT-SXo#0+Lx\zfAo0n.f0-Z>P]|r_5'o\#2zQAU6J*nsedHM:{]24X#p_b,u&lU"cq:s,uXcq2v-0}oe`~K%`f]1I5vNet6v,oxer9sZX)O%5VfVZg?${7EDw~6f}C[y2H: ~u&*L=p;t%p?:m9~;xk-|:-N9[aUy;mL=rkD4iZ#ca\Unc, G"6cN":DI
lu_W\PNZVw%d@JPo#H+LxziA`Hn_n6~n[KisWDK#4)mLms+-2j6M2}sme9sHY]tXl+. The 2022Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League - CLASS AAA consists of 10teams, 5teams make up the Eastern Conference and 5teams make up the Western Conference. But despite their brilliant success, the Vikings' road to the 1986 WPIAL championship was not always smooth. WPIAL Playoffs - Mount Pleasant 27, Belle Vernon 7: Gumbita set the tone for Mount Pleasant's playoff run as he intercepted three passes, two of which led to scores as the Vikings crushed the visiting Leopards. Thursday, February 25, 2021 | 8:52 PM. Sophomore Vanderbilt, Pa. Connellsville Area (WVU) Full Bio. I think the strength of our offense is our line, Lilley said. I just want to continue to build on what Marko did, Maczko said. Connellsville QB Anthony Piasecki throws during a training camp workout before the 2022 season. El-Attrache hit Greg Czekaj on a 30-yard strike, then delivered a 56-yard scoring pass to Sherbondy. Connellsville will compete in Section 4 with Latrobe, McKeesport, Ringgold, Trinity, Fayette County rival Laurel Highlands and perennial WPIAL power Thomas Jefferson. 'The biggest disappointment was not making the WPIAL playoffs,' Hart said. and . Thats where Jace and Mick can do the job. Hide/Show Additional Information For Cole Stash On Friday, HSSN begins our coverage with the Pregame Show from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and concludes with the WPIAL Socreboard Show sponsored by Comfort Keepers from 9:30 p.m. until midnight. Snyder knocked the ball loose from the Hempfield quarterback, and then he pounced on it in the end zone for what turned out to be the game-winning score. 'The thing I remember most was that last stand at Three Rivers,' Adamrovich said. The Cokers threatened deep in Brownsville territory late in the game. 4 0 obj
September 30th, 2020 Matchup: Connellsville vs. Franklin Regional 2020 47 Views Connellsville - Varsity Football has a new game matchup. In the second quarter, the Falcons went on an incredible 99-yard drive that was capped by a 25-yard touchdown pass from Baer to Geoff Snyder. Thomas Jefferson High School. 1941 Connellsville Cokers In the summer and fall of 1941, the United States was on the cusp of entering World War II. :
Hes a Fayette County guy, and he knows about the tradition here and with the community.. Maczko, 46, was a 1992 graduate of Uniontown. Sms. We had good feedback from our coaches and players. 'My most memorable moment was always seeing manager Bruce Witt run out on the field with our flag before each game in front of everybody. I would say I am the least qualified in terms of Xs and Os. Winters, Emma
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We were close, Maczko said. 0. . Connellsville 13, Brownsville 13: Although they weren't undefeated, the last game left a bitter taste in the mouths of the Cokers and their fans. 'Most of us had been together since fifth grade and we were the best of friends.' It's been a long time, but it really doesn't feel like it.' Then Cooper tacked on two more scores in the second quarter. 'I played with a lot of stars, but to be in the spotlight during a playoff game was great.' However, in the last quarter, Lujack put the game away with a 77-yard touchdown run right up the middle. Class 5A 9/2/2022 9/9/2022 9/16/2022 9/23/2022 9/30/2022 10/7/2022 10/14/2022 10/21/2022 10/28/2022 We were hoping for 15 in each class, so that would place it at around 60, Lembo said in regards to the number of players the coaches had hoped to see consistently in offseason workouts. 'That would have to be the highlight.' WPIAL Football - Kiski Area at Connellsville at 7 p.m. on WMBS-AM 590, WMBS-FM 101.1 and on the Connellsville Falcons Sports Network at TribHSSN.TribLive.com WPIAL Boys Soccer - Live Video. Sophomore Grayden Gillott will be listed as the primary back-up to Piasecki. Thomas Jefferson scored first, but it didn't matter much. Connellsville, Pa. Connellsville. All former players within the program, they want to see things turn around for the Falcons. Were just trying to put them in the best possible positions.. Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Volleyball. Adamrovich scored three times. Connellsville 24, Franklin-Regional 0: It was homecoming night, and the Falcons put on a show as they dominated the Panthers. 'Having the town behind us was exciting.' The former Connellsville coach also noted that the success of the team might not have been possible if not for the efforts of people like Victor Ruggieri, who was Ruff's right-hand man and was always there to help with the behind-the-scenes work. The defense was key as it put points on the board on the second play of the game. We cant look too far ahead.. 3 0 obj
We are taking a fundamental approach to blocking and play-calling in order to help build their confidence.. Thursday, August 25, 2022 | 1:09 AM. Here's an account of that 1991 season in which the Country Boys did more than survive, they blossomed into a champion. While having three head coaches will be a huge change to the Connellsville program, so too will be its new classification. Connellsville 33, Ramsay 0: Connellsville's second dominating effort came against Ramsay High School in Mount Pleasant. VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Rodney Gallagher 3rd of Laurel Highlands, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Maddie Webber of South Fayette, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Boys Basketball Team of the Week: Penn Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Woodland Hills, VIDEO: Rebel Yell Podcast: Girls Basketball Team of the Week: Burgettstown, 2023 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, Longtime Beaver football coach, WPIAL Hall of Famer Pat Tarquinio dies, Pine-Richland notebook: Heckert, Kerns picked for Big 33, Football coach Mike Collodi leaves Elizabeth Forward for Mt. Explore the benefits. Last season, Connellsville was held to seven points or less in seven of its 10 games, including three shutouts. The blowout over the Raiders was one that still sticks in the minds of many of the Cokers. Schedule Cross Country: Roster Cross Country: News Football Football: Schedule Football: Roster Football: News Golf Golf: Schedule Golf: . Freshman Connellsville, Pa. Connellsville. But Brett Cooper dashed in from the right side for an 11-yard score with just over a minute left. It's something I know we'll never forget.' Lebanon at 7:30 p.m. on TribHSSN.TribLive.com, WPIAL Football Live Video Stream: Franklin Regional at Bethel Park at 7 p.m. on TribHSSN.TribLive.com, WPIAL Football Upper St. Clair at Latrobe at 7 p.m. on WCNS-FM 97.3, WCNS-AM 1480, WPIAL Football Fox Chapel at Moon at 7 p.m. on WMBA-AM 1460, WPIAL Football Live Video Stream: Trinity at McKeesport at 7 p.m. on the McKeesport Tigers Football Network at TribHSSN.TribLive.com, WPIAL Football Laurel Highlands at West Mifflin at 7 p.m. on WMBS-AM 590, WMBS-FM 101.1, WPIAL Football Live Video Stream: Plum at Mars at 7 p.m. on TribHSSN.TribLive.com, WPIAL Football Armstrong at Knoch at 7 p.m. on WISR-AM 680, WPIAL Football Greensburg Salem at Indiana at 7 p.m. on WDAD-AM 1450, WDAD-FM 100.3, WPIAL Football Highlands at Hampton at 7 p.m. on the Hampton Talbots Sports Network at TribHSSN.TribLive.com, WPIAL Football North Catholic at East Allegheny at 7 p.m. on TribHSSN.TribLive.com, WPIAL Football Mt. ]`~Fh?zil N+N;9L&7-yy>*M7UL!f&zO65v7=Z]FU2cBRUu7utSa[yUW}^D?>|*>`}G?=DXNIWc,+F Connellsville, 49, Laurel Highlands 0: On senior night, the Connellsville machine continued to roll as the Falcons stomped the visiting Mustangs. October 7th, 2020 Matchup: Connellsville vs. Claim this team Ways you can help Make an impact on this team, and help keep MaxPreps up-to-date. Adamrovich tacked on 82 rushing yards while El-Attrache scored on a two-yard run in the first quarter. 'I think that is pretty outstanding.' Tweet. Junior Bruce Giles is a player who could see significant touches as a tailback. Zorrilla, Lilly
GET KEY ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Falcons survived a late Ringgold rally to post the victory on the road. 'It was a great group of guys, and we were very team-oriented,' said Sherbondy, now an administrator for a human services organization. Maczko points to last season. The team moved to Class A football the following year. Connellsville Football (2021) Roster 2021-22 Players (54) Staff (0) Do you have a team photo? The most important thing we have been preaching is coming together as a team and trying to get into the right mental mindset, Lembo said. Mount Pleasant's defense held up, and so did the perfect record. I think the biggest strength of that group is that they are working extremely hard. Although Connellsville dominated the game in terms of field position, the Cavaliers managed to forge a tie in the fourth. Connellsville 44, Vandergrift 0: In this game, it was Schroyer who outdistanced the entire Lancer rushing attack. Connellsville made it 14-8 when Mike Farrah sacked the Warriors' quarterback in the end zone for a safety. The title of the song seems fitting because the Vikings were winners, and they did accomplish all of their goals. 'We played both offense and defense.' Instead, Connellsville is taking a rather unique approach when it comes to its leadership structure in the hope that big changes at the top can eventually lead to big changes on the field. Those goals have been developed. The Vikings scored on their first two possessions of the second half. Bill Vokes returned a fumble for a 10-yard score and Bernie Egnatz returned an interception for a 51-yard score. He said Thomas has it headed in the right direction. Connellsville's only points in the first half came off the foot of Robbie Butts, who connected on field goals of 24 and 36 yards. official Then in the third, Grubbs raced 82 yards on a kickoff return before Bigam came through with a 25-yard touchdown scamper. Laurel Highlands High School. Also in the second, Kenny Martray recorded a safety by sacking the Laurel Highlands quarterback behind the goal line. Only teams that had perfect records made it into the post season. Connellsville put points on the board when Jim Bigam drove in from two yards out.